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S'pore scores poorly in new subjects
In new report on economic rankings, the Republic falls in leaderboardsFor six years running, Singapore was ranked the second-most competitive economy in the world by the World Economic Forum (WEF),...
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Confessions of a dental technician
Cradling a set of dentures she made "with (her) own hands", the 28-year-old dental technician at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) lights up when she talks about its minute details."A lot of...
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Eating salted veggies linked to cancer
Smoking has long been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC).But a local study published this month is throwing an unexpected food item to the mix: salted vegetables, which are commonly consumed...
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Discipline key in managing diabetes - pharmacist
As part of Singapore's efforts to combat diabetes, Guardian has started a free Diabetic Patient Care Programme.Miss Grace Chew, 33, a pharmacist at Guardian speaks to The New Paper about the...
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Ditch the towel and use a T-shirt to dry your hair
How much hair loss is too much? You lose 100 hairs a day, give or take.Now, 100 hairs doesn't sound like a lot, but shed a teensy bit more and you'll start to approach the tipping point of no return....
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Lucien Wong is S'pore's 9th Attorney-General
Singapore's ninth Attorney-General (A-G) Lucien Wong (right) was sworn in at the Istana yesterday in a ceremony presided over by President Tony Tan Keng Yam.Mr Wong, 63, will serve a three-year term....
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Expect superb views, diverse wildlife
In about three years, birdwatchers can enjoy watching feathered fowl from the rainforests of Africa, the flooded savannahs of South and Central America and the Australian bushland, all in...
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10 taken to hospital after 2 buses collide along Ulu Pandan Road
The elderly couple were heading home after a medical check-up at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) yesterday afternoon.Barely an hour after leaving SGH, the couple found themselves back in hospital...
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Video shows motorcyclist flying over roof of car after collision at Joo Chiat
As the founder of motoring website Motorist.sg, Mr Damian Sia's job involves notifying people online about recent traffic news, including accidents.On Sunday, he was a split second away from being a...
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Ex-governor: US should look to Singapore on how to bring back jobs
Look to Singapore - said former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm in response to a question about how President-elect Donald Trump's administration can bring back manufacturing jobs to the US.She was...
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Ex-cigarette smuggler living life of regret
The number of contraband cigarettes smuggled into S'pore remains high. An ex-smuggler who was caught and jailed shares his taleFor six years, he felt like he had a dream job - all Peter (not his real...
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Destination unknown
Researching destinations is a prerequisite for most travellers, but two local travel enthusiasts are seeking to change that.Zelia Leong and Felix Tan, both 25, launched Anywhr, an online travel booking...
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Choose how you cruise
River cruises have become a popular travel option as they offer authentic experiences. Not only can travellers enjoy beautiful landscapes, they can also expect personalised tours and concierge services...
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Focus of new Acra rule is to help investors
More red tape? Some observers became anxious over last week's unveiling of new powers, which mean firms can be forced to restate, re-audit and re-file financial statements if they commit severe...
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Director of online store aims to provide one-stop platform for Singapore books
To support his dream of having a home just for local books, Mr Edmund Wee had to put his own books up for sale.Last November, he put up over 10,000 books he had accumulated since his college days.The...
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Kelantan police detain six for alleged bomb-making
Kota Baru: Malaysian police have detained six men for alleged involvement in bomb-making during separate raids in Pasir Mas on Sunday.The suspects, in their 30s and 40s, were picked up at their homes...
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Southeast Asia's first heart transplant recipient dies at 76
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62 Oasis Primary pupils fall sick on first week of school
SINGAPORE - It was a painful first week at school for 62 Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils from Oasis Primary School in Punggol after they suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea.None of the staff members of...
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'Under one roof' scheme to help borrowers repay debt
A new scheme to help borrowers reduce their debt burden starts on Monday.The debt consolidation plan, as it is called, targets people who will be affected by upcoming changes in borrowing limits.Under...
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